In September, Mayor Eric Adams and the NYPD unveiled a new subway-patrolling robot called K5. New York State Senator Jabari Brisport shares his thoughts on these new robotic technologies. Then, City University of New Yok law professor Rebecca Bratspies, joins us to discuss her new book, “Naming Gotham: The Villains, Rogues, and Heroes Behind New York Place Names."
City University of New York law professor Rebecca Bratspies, joins us to discuss her new book, “Naming Gotham: The Villains, Rogues, and Heroes Behind New York Place Names."
Tonight, we welcome the three winners of this year’s "Covering Climate Now Journalism Awards." Mark Albert, winner of the Short-Form Video award, Cameron Oglesby, winner of the Student Journalist of the Year award, and Alleen Brown discusses her groundbreaking Multimedia series for The Intercept, "Climate and Punishment."
Tonight, photographer & author Barbara Mensch, joins us to discuss her new book, "A Falling Off Place: The Transformation of Lower Manhattan,” which includes images from the 1980s through 9/11 and beyond. Then, author Brian McDonald discusses his new book, "Five Floors Up: The Heroic Family Story of Four Generations in the FDNY.”
Tonight, photographer & author Barbara Mensch, joins us to discuss her new book, "A Falling Off Place: The Transformation of Lower Manhattan,” which includes images from the 1980s through 9/11 and beyond.
Local Law 97, part of the New York City Climate Mobilization Act of 2019's goal is to cut 40 percent of carbon emissions by 2030. Stefanos Chen of the "New York Times", explains why New York City is struggling to meet that goal. Also, Domingo Morales, founder of “Compost Power,” joins us to discuss how a grassroots campaign is helping combat global warming and promote inclusivity.
Local Law 97, part of the New York City Climate Mobilization Act of 2019's goal is to cut 40% of carbon emissions by 2030. Stefanos Chen of "The New York Times", explains why NYC is struggling to meet that goal.
It’s apparently full steam ahead for the long-delayed Hudson Tunnel Project after President Joe Biden announced a $292 million federal grant to kick off construction. Joining us to discuss is Alicia Glen, New York commissioner and co-chair of the Gateway Development Commission. Linda Villarosa, writer for "The New York Times Magazine," joins us to discuss her new book, “Under the Skin."
It’s apparently full steam ahead for the long-delayed Hudson Tunnel Project after President Joe Biden announced a $292 million federal grant to kick off construction. Joining us to discuss is Alicia Glen, New York commissioner and co-chair of the Gateway Development Commission.
It’s been a decade since Superstorm Sandy hit the tri-state region on October 29, 2012 and left behind a trail of death and destruction that we are still recovering from years later. MetroFocus heads to the frontlines of the climate crisis for a firsthand look at recovery and resiliency in New York’s most vulnerable communities, and how New Yorkers are taking matters into their own hands.
On this special edition of MetroFocus, the founder and director of Unforgotten Films, Aaron Asis, joins us once again to showcase some of New York’s landmarks. First, a look at an abandoned smallpox hospital on Roosevelt Island, Renwick Ruin, which is the city’s only landmark ruin. We talk about the lesser-known history of the famous Washington Square Park Arch. Finally, we go to Ellis Island.
Joining us tonight to discuss congestion pricing is Sam Schwartz, also known as “Gridlock Sam”, who is a former New York City Traffic Commissioner and an expert in traffic and infrastructure. Co-director Maya Duverdier; and Skye Ferrante, who is a past resident of the Chelsea Hotel, join us to discuss their documentary, “Dreaming Walls: Inside the Chelsea Hotel.”
MetroFocus is made possible by The Peter G. Peterson and Joan Ganz Cooney Fund, the Filomen M. D'Agostino Foundation, Barbara Hope Zuckerberg, Jody and John Arnhold, Bernard and Denise Schwartz, the Dr. Robert C. and Tina Sohn Foundation, The Ambrose Monell Foundation, and the Estate of Roland Karlen.
